Howard Overman

Howard is a prolific figure in television, serving as co-creator, executive producer, and lead writer for the acclaimed 13-part series "Atlantis" on BBC1 and BBC America. Starting his TV writing journey on hits like "Hustle" and "New Tricks" for the BBC, he joined "Merlin" in 2008 and created lauded series such as the BAFTA-winning "Misfits" (E4) and the police-procedural comedy "Vexed" (BBC2). His executive production includes "Dirk Gentley" (BBC4) and the E4 comedy-horror "Crazyhead." Additionally, he helmed the successful "Future Man" (Hulu), overseen by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, spanning three seasons from 2017 to 2020. In 2019, Howard penned a modern 8-part adaptation of HG Wells' "War of the Worlds" for Fox Networks Group and Canal+, featuring acclaimed actors Gabriel Byrne and Elizabeth McGovern. The series achieved record ratings in France for Canal+ and received global acclaim, paving the way for a second series written by Howard.

Works

Paris Has Fallen

A protection officer and an MI6 operative team up after a terrorist attack. They suspect a mole as they race to thwart a larger conspiracy threatening Paris.

Release Date: 2024-09-23

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 8

Vote Count: 53

The Lazarus Project

George wakes up to find himself several months in the past before being recruited for the Lazarus Project – a secret organization that turns back time when the world is at threat of extinction.

Release Date: 2022-06-16

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 182

The One

Love — and lies — spiral when a DNA researcher helps discover a way to find the perfect partner, and creates a bold new matchmaking service.

Release Date: 2021-03-12

Department: Creator

Job: Creator

Vote Count: 139

War of the Worlds

When astronomers detect a transmission from another galaxy, it is definitive proof of intelligent extra-terrestrial life. The world’s population waits for further contact with bated breath. They do not have to wait long. Within days, mankind is all but wiped out by a devastating attack; pockets of humanity are left in an eerily deserted world. As aliens hunt and kill those left alive, the survivors ask a burning question – who are these attackers and why are they hell-bent on our destruction?

Release Date: 2019-10-28

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 24

Vote Count: 864

Future Man

Josh Futturman, a janitor by day/world-ranked gamer by night, is tasked with preventing the extinction of humanity after mysterious visitors from the future proclaim him the key to defeating the imminent super-race invasion.

Release Date: 2017-11-14

Department: Writing

Job: Story

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 500

Crazyhead

Amy and Raquel attempt to navigate their way through the choppy waters of their early twenties whilst simultaneously kicking the ass of some seriously gnarly demons. What could possibly go wrong?

Release Date: 2016-10-19

Department: Creator

Job: Creator

Vote Count: 78

Atlantis

A fantasy drama set in a world of legendary heroes and mythical creatures. Far from home and desperate for answers, Jason washes up on the shores of an ancient land. A mysterious place; a world of bull leaping, of snake haired goddesses and of palaces so vast it was said they were built by giants - this is the city of Atlantis. Aided by his two new friends, Pythagoras and Hercules, Jason embarks on a voyage of discovery, and salvation, which sees him brush shoulders with Medusa, come face to face with the Minotaur and even do battle with the dead.

Release Date: 2013-09-28

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 14

Vote Count: 131

Dirk Gently

Detective Dirk Gently operates based on the fundamental interconnectedness of all things.

Release Date: 2012-03-05

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 72

Vegas Baby!

Release Date: 2011-09-15

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Vote Count: 5

Vexed

Comedy drama following a mismatched pair of police officers who disagree on everything with their partner, from policing to their personal life.

Release Date: 2010-08-15

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 3

Vote Count: 36

Misfits

When five young outsiders on Community Service get caught in a strange storm, they discover that they have developed superpowers.

Release Date: 2009-11-12

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 37

Vote Count: 890

Merlin

The unlikely friendship between Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, and Prince Arthur, heir to the crown of Camelot.

Release Date: 2008-09-20

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 11

Vote Count: 997

Perfect Day

Drama following the tensions and romantic crises among a group of friends over the course of a single wedding day.

Release Date: 2005-12-11

Department: Crew

Job: Creator

Vote Count: 1

Hustle

A motley group of London con artists pull of a series of daring and intricate stings.

Release Date: 2004-02-24

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 165